Thomas train G-scale with RC-controls and battery-power

My grandson is fond of ThomasTrain, so I bought one of the Bachmann brand as a regular DC driven G-scale locomotive.
My garden layout however is not compatibel with electric powered trains since I have two reverse loops and I use only my live steam locos on this garden display.
I once bought an elder RC motor-controller by Graupner, and I recovered some old batteries from a broken laptop.
This was a first attempt before tearing down the locomotive and install this RC controller and battery-power. To be continued.

[@joeynahom5555]

I love it

[@BKB-Henry]

Moin Moin Jan, das macht sichtbar Spaß. Mit wenigen Handgriffen und um so mehr illustren alten Teilen wird daraus eine low-cost-high-tech-Lok für den Enkel ! Viele Grüße, Henry

[@janghys4970]

Danke Henry für die seelische Unterstützung. Wird höchst geschätzt! :-)

[@beccajohnson-choma1762]

Take my money

[@nanokidtv4824]

Can I have it?

[@jonnahyting3706]

It aint free